How to Clean Cat Urine Stains

If the offending urine has saturated your carpet, you'll want to take immediate action. Press a rag against the stain for about 30 seconds. Keep doing this until the area is quite dry; you may need more rags or paper towels. The more urine that soaks into the rag, the better.

Now, moisten the area with water and sprinkle some baking soda over it. Leave it there overnight, then vacuum it up the next morning. Baking soda works as a deodorizer.

If the cat urine stain is old, we need something more heavy-duty: A deep cleaning shop vac. You might be able to rent one from a local hardware store. Remember, follow the directions exactly and don't add chemicals. Simple water works best.

Removing cat urine from upholstery is a more delicate procedure. You'll need a clean cloth and a cleaning solution (test on a small section of the upholstery first). But don't apply the solution to the stain directly! Instead, apply it to the cloth. Gently rub the stain using circular motions, starting on the outside and working your way in.

Now, once you've pretty much removed the stain, you can dry it with the cool setting on a hairdryer.